King of Fighters Online: Gameplay Trailer Archive
Back in June 2009, fighting game enthusiasts were treated to an exciting glimpse of the then-upcoming "King of Fighters Online" through a gameplay trailer hosted on Viddler.com. While the original video is no longer available due to Viddler's discontinuation of service, this page serves as an archive of what this significant trailer contained.
What the Trailer Showcased
The gameplay trailer, originally shared by user "patlike" on Viddler, demonstrated the dynamic PvP (Player versus Player) combat system that Triple Games was developing for King of Fighters Online. The video highlighted several iconic characters from the franchise including Kyo Kusanagi, Joe Hagashi, and Athena Asamiya in action.
According to press materials released alongside the trailer, the footage showcased the game's tag battle system, which allowed players to switch between characters mid-fight using the "tag slot" feature. The trailer also gave viewers a taste of the game's full 3D action environments and the special attacks unique to each character.
Game Environments Featured
The trailer provided a simplified preview of several in-development stages, including:
- A factory setting (opening stage)
- Boss battle environment
- Public park
- Auditorium
- Venezia-themed location
- Classroom setting
Development Background
King of Fighters Online was developed by Triple Games (led by CEO Yong June Uhm) and published by Dragonfly (under CEO Chul Woo Park). The game was designed to preserve the core fighting mechanics that made the King of Fighters series popular while expanding the experience to include MMO and RPG elements.
At the time of the trailer's release, the game was scheduled for launch in early 2010, promising to deliver original special moves and combo actions in an online environment.
Historical Context
This trailer represented an interesting moment in fighting game history, as developers were experimenting with bringing traditionally offline fighting games into the online multiplayer space. The trailer generated significant interest in the Arabic-speaking gaming community, as evidenced by its discussion on True Gaming forums.
While the original Viddler video is no longer accessible, this page preserves the information about what was once an anticipated entry in the beloved King of Fighters franchise.